Sporting Comment Reveals Turbulence in National League
J Ed Grillo reports on a heated dispute within the National League sparked by Presi Pulliam and minor league officials. The controversy widens as talks with Garry Herrmann and potential resignations loom, with the broader impact on league leadership and relations to the American and Southern circuits unclear.
Intercollegiate Rules Committee Edges Toward Forward Pass Change
After twelve years the intercollegiate football rules committee still cannot reach a final decision on the forward pass. They pared away impractical ideas and prepared for a likely agreement and a change from last year. A blizzard delayed the meeting with no quorum, then ten members met and debated into the night without concluding. A three member subcommittee led by Camp Fine and Dashiell was tasked to draft changes acceptable to most.
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Washington Post- New York
Intercollegiate Football Rules Committee
Mur- Tay Hil
Walter Camp
John B. Fine
Paul J. Dashiell
Mcarty's Good Shooting Leads Sprint Handicaps Win
Philadelphia's George S Merly won the Souter handicap at Reh noma with 81 points from a scratch, 21 yard exposure. George TL Plarey of New Jersey was second with 87 points and L Kyen of Durham third. Other racers from Newark Jersey City and Washington competed in a crowded morning meeting with a 75 third sweepstake won by William A Fford.
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Hhenars
George So Meurly
Philadelphia
Rehnoma
Staning
Scrateh
Simianark
George TL Plarey
Une
New Jersey
Viel
L. Kyen
Durham
N. CL
Seratenn
David A. Leahy
Brooklyn
D. J. Culver
Jersey City
Andrew Lindley
Newark
Willam M. Faord
Witralngum
J. HH. Hunter
Washington
G. L. Boylan
Wimitogton
Hallistice
Pra
Aly, Hatcher
Dupont
Easy for Oriental Quint as 215 Average Boosts Win
The Oriental quintet shows bold form with a rolling 215 average while Treasury maintains its winning streak. Included are Criss and Grist with the Orientals, plus Johnson, Foundry, Krauss, Snelling, Northerns, and Doyle contributing across clubs. Final score 103 to 95.
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Crist
Treasury
Grist
H. Smith
Treasury Johnson
Foundry
Krauss
Assessors
Snelling
Northerns
Waltz
Newman
Johanies
Duckpins
Doyle
Mutuals
Herbert
Tetanus Wins Third Race at Emeryville and Day's League Results
In Oakland on January 24, Tetanus captured the mile and a half race at Emeryville ahead of Pacemaker Matador. Dawn Patrick and the Englishman led the team to victory in the fourth race. Orientals swept all three games in the District League against Florista, while Crist surpassed the double century in each game, posting an average of 15.0 for the series amid a busy program including multiple leagues and races.
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Oakland
Cal
Emeryville
Matador
Dawn Patrick
Grist
Orientala
Florists
Crist
Treasury
Orientals
Florista
I Marshall
Brown
O'Donnell
Macheaver
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Halgort
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Sam
Furzec
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Los Angeles Results From Today’s Racing Entries
New Orleans reporting notes Los Angeles race results and today’s racing entries. Individual runners and positions pending official posten. Local results indicate notable performances and entries across the meet with possible tie or payout details forthcoming.
Pulliam Resolved to Decide in February in Philadelphia
Washington Post reports Pulliam threatened to resign as National League president if the league’s blacklist resolution remains. He urges the national commission and minor leagues to stop sharp practices. Manager Jim McGuire faces selecting his Boston Americans outfield from six candidates Thoney and Gessler noted as top hitters last season. Dwyer elected Geneva police board president. he is a prosperous businessman with two sets of twins.
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National League
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Pritlam
Garry Flerrmann
Carmission
Jim McGuire
Boston Americans
Thoney
Gessler
Washington Post
New York
Pulliam
Philadelphia
Publiam
Garry Herrmann
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Minor Leagues
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Burre
Jim
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Anson
Chicagos
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Dwyer
Umpire Clarence Owens Hired for 1908 American Association
The American Association announced the signing of Clarence D. Owens of Chicago as an umpire for the 1908 season. Owens previously worked in the Association in 1905 and 1906 and spent 1907 in the Eastern League. Also notes Hoppe defeats Cutler in a billiards match by 490 to 309 in New Haven and Naval Academy to host dual meets with the University of Pennsylvania in Annapolis on February 16 with potential contests from Columbia and Rutgers later in February. The Washington Post promotes a Great Educational Contest offering 500 in cash prizes starting Sunday January 26 with scenes to name. readers urged to subscribe.
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Washington Post
the Post
City Park's Poor Gard Opens With Fast Ride Victory
In opening event at Minot track outsider Raca Bandily from Jack Byat ton and Rappahannock finishes second to lead from early pace. Pyd McDaniel rides front for the field as the crowd sees a tight finish amid strong early season form.
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Pyd’? McDaniel
Minot
Jack Byatton
Rappahannock
All Winter Overcoats and Suits Odd Lot Sale
Odd lot of young men s suits in small sizes made of all wool fancy fabrics broken in sizes and assortment at a clearly marked reduced price. Excludes full dress and tuxedo suits. Offers include coats and waistcoats in winter and formal wear lines.
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J. GW. Eiseman
7Th St
City Park race card notes and results from New Orleans meet
New Orleans January 24 race card at City Park was weak with a rough field. George H White led early, winning the opening event under McDaniel with Bulkhead and Sylvia G close behind. Minot took the second race. Ralbert won the fourth with Lee aboard. Paul triumphed in the mile and a quarter. stewards barred entry from A. H Valentine after a prior investigation. The card also included Rustle winning the seventh race, and two additional sprints with notable finishes by Tod, Javanese, and Sandy Allele among others.
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Lustie
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Riot disrupts 1000 yard race as Sheppard floors Haskins
At Bread and Callowhill streets the third annual First Regiment carnival featured a 1000 yard race between Penn’s Guy Haskins and Melvin Sheppard of New York. Sheppard yanked and shoved to wheel past on lap six, drawing disqualification and a nearby riot attempt. Haskins won as officials prepared punishment for Sheppard. F. Smithson claimed the 500 yard hurdle title for the Northwest Athletic Club. The meet continued tonight under police supervision.
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First Regiment
Sheppard
Smithson
Washington Post
Philadelphia
Bread and Callowhill
Guy Haskins
Universty
Pennsylvania
Charpion
Melvin Sheppard
New
Haskins
Iuar Ue
A.A. 12
F. Smithson
Pacific North[west Athletic Club
Gotch Defeats Soloman in Buffalo Wrestling Match
Frank Gotch the American wrestling champion defeated Albert Soloman of Buffalo here tonight in a fast match taking two straight falls.
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Soloman
Utica
Frank Gotch
Albert Soloman
Buffalo
Sporting Sidelights and Baseball Banter
A collage of sports chatter and backstage notes on baseball figures. Jef fries proteges Hector Hook and mock villain names appear alongside Waddell Mack and Cobb, with jokes about umpires, Burns, Donovan, O'Brien, Pickering, and other figures. April 14 and other hints thread through a lively, era-tinged column of opinion and rumor.
Rockville Man Drops Divorce Suit Amid Reconciliation
Rockville Md Jan 4 Mr Brooke withdraws divorce action after declaring charges against his wife Mae Parrish untrue. The pair reconciled and plan travels to the Southwest with stops in Hot Springs Ark and other western cities.
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Irving Brooke
Mariege
Misa Mae Parrish
Washington
Brooke
Young Brooke
Hot Springs
Ark
West
Will Remember the Maine Memorial Services Planned in Washington
Memorial services for the Maine disaster dead are set for February 14 in Washington under Army and Navy Union auspices. Gen Andrew Burt chaired a meeting and adopted a resolution to invite Rev Father John Chadwick to deliver the oration, with committees to organize at G A R Hall and other sites.
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Washington
Army and Navy Union
G. A. R. Hall
Andrew
Burt
New York
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St. Andrew's Church
T. EB. Lee
Fourteenth Street
Congregational Church
Tenth
G Streets
Acorn Camp Enlarge Initiates Ten New Members
Acorn Camp No. 4 of Boys Woodcraft met Thursday at Northeast Temple and initiated ten new members, bringing total enrollment to 35. Maj. George Sunday of Camp No. 4 Woodmen of the World led the initiation with Capt. B. N. Warde and Lieut. Leroy Frost assisting. officers installed include Sunday as council commander and Henry Long as guard. Company C of the Thirty-second Regiment, W O W, elected officers J. C. McGonnell captain and Leo B. Abernethy first sergeant, with other posts filled by E. Bomar and H. Langston.
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